7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kashmir

  • Day 1: Trekking at Gulmarg Gondola
    1 hour 10 minutes (53.8 km) from Srinagar

    Start your adventure with a visit to the Gulmarg Gondola, the highest ski lift in the world. Hike to the top for breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayas and try some skiing or snowboarding if you're up for it.

  • Day 2: White Water Rafting in Sonamarg
    2 hours 19 minutes (80.8 km) from Gulmarg

    Spend the day white water rafting on the rapids of the Sind River near Sonamarg. Finish your day with a scenic stroll through the Thajiwas Glacier.

  • Day 3: Biking at Pahalgam Valley
    3 hours 11 minutes (142 km) from Sonamarg

    Experience the exhilaration of mountain biking through the stunning Pahalgam Valley. Stop for a picnic lunch at the beautiful Lidder Amusement Park before returning to your starting point.

  • Day 4: Zipline at Kongdori
    50 minutes (30.9 km) from Pahalgam

    Fly over the valley at heights of up to 15,000 feet on a zipline adventure at Kongdori. After your zipline ride, visit the nearby Baba Reshi Shrine.

  • Day 5: Mountaineering in Aru Valley
    1 hour 41 minutes (63.2 km) from Kongdori

    Take a guided mountaineering tour of the Aru Valley and get up close with the beautiful local flora and fauna. Have a picnic lunch at the Sheshnag Lake before returning to your starting point.

  • Day 6: Paragliding in Sanasar
    2 hours 53 minutes (129 km) from Aru Valley

    Soar above the meadows and hills of Sanasar on a thrilling paragliding adventure. After, take a scenic drive through the countryside and visit the nearby Suru Valley.

  • Day 7: Trekking at Amarnath Cave
    4 hours 12 minutes (141 km) from Sanasar

    End your adventure with a hike to the Amarnath Cave, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site nestled in the mountains. Take a dip in the nearby Sheshnag Lake, then return to Srinagar to end your trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gulmarg Gondola (3 hours, 1500 INR)
  • Sonamarg White Water Rafting and Thajiwas Glacier (6-7 hours, 3000-5000 INR)
  • Pahalgam Mountain Biking and Lidder Amusement Park (4-5 hours, 2000-4000 INR)
  • Kongdori Zipline and Baba Reshi Shrine (3-4 hours, 1500-3000 INR)
  • Aru Valley Mountaineering and Sheshnag Lake (7-8 hours, 4000-6000 INR)
  • Sanasar Paragliding and Suru Valley (6-7 hours, 3500-5000 INR)
  • Amarnath Cave Trekking and Sheshnag Lake (10-12 hours, 5000-7000 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 20,500-31,000 INR ($270-$410)

Transportation

Transportation in Kashmir is mainly by private taxis or shared taxis. Renting a car is also possible, but drivers should be experienced in driving on mountain roads. Roads are generally in good condition, but can be crowded in peak season. Helicopter services are available for transport to Amarnath Cave.

Costs vary, but taxi rides between locations typically cost 1000-1500 INR ($13-$20) and take 2-4 hours depending on the location.

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, consider visiting the beautiful Nishat Garden in Srinagar or taking a dip in the natural hot springs in Gurez Valley.

If you have less time, consider dropping the zipline adventure or the mountain biking experience.

Airports

Kashmir's main airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar (SXR), located 12 km from the city center.

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